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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.10, 331.62 and 82.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.10, 331.62 and 82.26 is: 123.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.10 : 331.62 = 82.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.10/331.62 = 82.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.10x = 331.62 × 82.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.10x = 27,279.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,279.06/221.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.38

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